| From Sweet to Heat: A Farmers Market Guide to Peppers |
As summer starts to wind down, pepper season is heating up. Native to the Americas, the fruits of Capsicum annuum are in full force at our farmers market from late summer into early fall, where you can find more than 40 varieties in just about every color of the rainbow.
By no means a definitive list, here is a guide to some popular peppers at the farmers market, along with a few rarer ones. Peppers are ordered from mild to spicy, with Scoville heat units noted in parentheses. |
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| | | Stay Safe at the Farmers Market |
| As poor air quality continues, please exercise caution when venturing outside. Limit your exertion and wear a protective (N95) mask, if you have one. Wear a cloth mask over a N95 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Those with sensitive medical conditions should stay indoors. Check for updates at baaqmd.gov. Stay safe, and thank you for keeping your market community safe during the pandemic. |
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| | | California Wildfires: Support Farms and Farm Workers |
| Several of our farms were forced to evacuate due to the fires but are safe and now returning to market, including Root Down Farm, Fifth Crow Farm, and Blue House Farm. Swanton Berry Farm will return when they are able. Here are some ways you can help farmers, farm workers, and families impacted by the wildfires. |
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| | | CUESA Is Hiring: Education Manager |
| Are you passionate about food, education, and working with youth? We're hiring a full-time Education Manager adapt our youth and adult education programs into the online space and beyond. The deadline to apply is September 14. |
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| | | Save the Date! CUESA's Sunday Supper: A Farm to Home Feast |
| Join CUESA on Sunday, October 18, for our most important night of the year, bringing together farmers, chefs, and changemakers for a lavish four-course dinner and virtual gala from the comfort of your home. Save the date, and stay tuned for ticketing soon. |
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| | | Recipe + Video: Suki Bhaji Okra (North Indian Stir-Fry Okra) |
| Vegetarian cooking educator Shanta Nimbark Sacharoff, author of Cooking Together: A Vegetarian Co-op Cookbook, shares this North Indian dish featuring okra and peppers. Try the recipe and watch the accompanying demo video. |
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| Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday |
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New La Cocina Pop-Up: The Baking Endeavor
Founded by Tina Nguyen, the Baking Endeavor is a new bakery that is evolving classic flavors and techniques by infusing traditional Asian ingredients, serving up sweet and savory bread buns and small bites. Visit Tina at the La Cocina booth for the month of September. |
| Pastured Poultry at Root Down Farm
After having to evacuate due to the CZU Complex wildfires, Root Down Farm has been able to return to the farm and needs our support. Based in Pescadero, Dede Boies offers fresh chickens and other humane and pastured-raised meats at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market on Saturdays. |
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| Mission Community Market: Thursday |
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Blue House Farm Is Back at MCM
Blue House Farm is back at Mission Community Market, after a hiatus due to the fires. Farming in Pescadero and San Gregoria, Blue House Farm grows over 50 types of certified organic farm products such as lettuce, artichokes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, and more. |
| Mi Comedor: Tacos to Go
Olivia Mecalco makes antojitos inspired by her grandmother's cooking and her memories of Mexico City, including tacos and other street food favorites. Find her and her family serving handcrafted food to go at Mission Community Market on Thursday evenings and the Ferry Plaza on Tuesdays. |
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This is the most up-to-date info about this week's seller attendance at the time of publication. Please stop by the CUESA Info Booth for a market map or check online for any last-minute changes. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, 8am-2pm | September 5 Returning: Downtown Bakery, Flying Disc Ranch, Nana Joes Granola, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. La Cocina Pop-Up: The Baking Endeavor Out: Bariani Olive Oil Out until further notice: Allstar Organics, Cap’n Mike’s Holy Smoked Salmon, Hayes Street Grill, Little Apple Treats, Nicasio Valley Cheese Company, Old Dog Ranch Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, 10am-2pm | September 8 No changes
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday, 10am-2pm | September 10 No changes
Mission Community Market: Thursday, 3-7pm | September 10 No changes |
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Ferry Plaza Farmers Market | Sat 8am-2pm | Tue & Thu 10am-2pm | 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco Mission Community Market | Thu 3-7pm | 22nd & Bartlett, San Francisco |
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